Safou Frozen African Plums / Ube frozen 500g

Buy Safou – Frozen African plum in Switzerland

Safou (also known as African plum or butter fruit) is a dark purple fruit from the rainforests of Central and West Africa. When heated, the flesh becomes creamy and soft, developing a distinctive, nutty and spicy flavour. In Cameroon, Congo and Nigeria, safou is both a staple food and a nostalgic treat.

What makes it special

• Unique flavour – creamy, nutty and slightly tart
• Rich in healthy fats and vitamins
• Versatile – on its own with salt, with cassava or as a side dish to main courses
• Freshly frozen direct from Cameroon – original and authentic
• Convenient 500g portions – easy to handle and measure out

Preparation tip

Heat the safou in boiling salted water for 5–10 minutes until the flesh is soft – never eat raw. Traditionally, it is eaten straight away, squeezing out the flesh. Excellent with fresh cassava or plantain. Available from Osina GmbH in Switzerland.